The first section of a brand-new £1.45 million multi-user trail that will go along the western shore of Windermere between Newby Bridge and the YMCA at Lakeside opens today in time for the spring holidays.
The latest blog in our Wander More This Winter series comes from Lewis Jevons, who in May completed a 5-year challenge of bagging all 214 Wainwrights using only public transport. Read on to discover more about Lewis’s big adventure, and a handy walk guide to try yourself.
A short routes with excellent views of Thirlmere Reservoir.
The Lake District is bursting with breath taking views, picture post card villages, mesmerising Lakes and epic mountains. It’s hard to narrow down where to go and what to see.
Route provides superb views of Loughrigg Tarn, nestled in a bowl beneath the steep flank of Loughrigg Fell.
Details of the Conservation Area process.
A list of the islands on Windermere and their history.
Since the Lake District Communities Fund was launched in 2012 it has supported many projects.
Grants awarded so far in the Central and South East Distinctive Area by Lake District Communities Fund.
Explore the most popular places to visit in the Lake District including Windermere, Ambleside, Coniston Water, Ullswater, Grasmere and the Langdale Valley. Plan your visit and make the most of your stay!
Park and ride with a difference sees an innovative concept set to cut car travel in the Lake District.
Public transport links and tips so you can sit back and enjoy the scenery!
Jon Bennett, now in his 12th season as a National Park Fell Top Assessor will during this year hit the heady heights of his 600th assent of Helvellyn.
Our Wander More This Winter series aims to encourage people to get out in the Lakes and enjoy its mental and physical health benefits. Our second feature comes from Ellie, our Communications Assistant, and Emily, our Digital Content Officer, who hopped on a bus to make the most of the new £2 bus fare. Despite the inevitable rain, they had a great day exploring the Lakes!
From replacing gates, installing fingerposts and bridge building, my time volunteering with the Lake District National Park Authority’s ranger team has not only given me valuable experience and skills, but has opened my eyes and made me much more eager and determined to get into this line of work in the future.
Accessible walking and wheelchair route from Windermere town to the top of Orrest Head fell. See route map, description and photos of the trail.
Top tips on planning your visit to the Lake District National Park, England's largest.
